Abstract

CORRALES LEON, Arlene Liset et al. The suggestion in a stage of sleep for the treatment of oral deforming habits. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2014, vol.18, n.6, pp.997-1007. ISSN 1561-3194.

Introduction: the routine of dentistry comprises children assistance with oral deforming habits which causes should be treated. Therefore, knowledge acquisition regarding children psychology and aspects related to these habits are necessary. Objective: to apply suggestion (by the family) during the stage of sleep with Rapid Eye Movement (REM) as a suggestive technique to control deforming habits in early ages, considering the prevalence of deforming oral habits in the sample taken, its distribution according to sex and age, relationship with family influence to make possible the elimination of deforming oral habits. Material and method: a longitudinal and prospective study was conducted in a population from 2 to 18 years old during September 2011 to February 2012 belonging to Luis Augusto Turcios Polyclinic. The target group was comprised of 33 patients, choosing 20 of them with oral deforming habits. To carry out the analysis of the information, descriptive and percentage statistical methods were applied. The data collected was processed by means of SPSS/PC statistical system. Results: tongue thrustwas the most frequent deforming habits. Ages between 5-9 years old were the most affected, observing a favorable modification in the health status of children when the practice of oral deforming habits diminished. Conclusions: the application of this therapy was good in more than the half of the sample.

Keywords : Oral health; Sleep; Psychology.

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